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  • May 2026 Bike Month Philadelphia

    BIKE MONTH 2026 SIGNATURE EVENTS NATIONAL RIDE A BIKE DAY: BIKE TO WORK & WHEREVER DAY: Join Independence Blue Cross, the Bicycle Coalition, Philly Bike Train and Indego to celebrate cycling as transport! We are hosting five group rides from different parts of Philadelphia, all ending at Dilworth Plaza for coffee and a press conference focusing on the need for fair access to safe, high-quality bike lanes in our city. Let’s pedal our way to a better Philly together! Wednesday, May 13th, 8am-10am. More info + RSVP RIDE OF SILENCE: Every year, for more than two decades, cyclists throughout Greater

  • Mind the Composition

    Mind the Composition
    The National Apartments 121 N 2nd St, Philadelphia, United States

    Mind the Composition features artists Catherine Gontarek and Richard King. In this exhibition, the artists focus on meticulously arranging the shape, color, and design in their work, assembling defined structures. Catherine’s work alters a variety of photographs through collage that creates a new set of imagery that centers around the human mind. Richard’s work dives more into abstract geometric structures, drawing from surrounding buildings and cityscapes. Exhibitions can be seen by appointment; call InLiquid to schedule: 215-235-3405.

    Free

  • Day-Off Camp

    The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education 8480 Hagys Mill Rd, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    When schools are closed, we are open! Keep curious young minds and busy bodies active with the Schuylkill Center Day-Off Camp. Trained educators lead students grades K-6 on unique nature-themed explorations that take advantage of our science lab, Discovery Center, and 365 acres of beautiful wooded trails, streams, and ponds. Please bring a packed lunch, water bottle and an extra set of clothes. Wear weather-appropriate clothing that can get dirty. Space is limited to 30 campers. Sign up early to guarantee your spot. The deadline to register for this event is Monday, May 25 at 4pm. Hours: Day Off Camp

  • “What’s Blooming?” Wednesday Walks

    700 Cobbs Creek Pkwy 700 Cobbs Creek Parkway, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Spring is a season of change. Join us for a weekly walk to see what’s new in the landscape!Spring is a season of change. Join us for a weekly walk to see what’s new in the landscape!Wednesdays 9am – 10am

  • Wednesday Volunteer Service with David Bower

    Thomas Mansion 6245 Wissahickon Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Meeting at Thomas Mansion (6245 Wissahickon Ave) Parking: Please park on Wissahickon Avenue or the surrounding neighborhood streets rather than the Thomas Mansion driveway. See map for details. Bathrooms: There will be bathroom access at the mansion during the service day. Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join longtime Wissahickon steward David Bower and his dedicated team of Crew Leaders and Trail Ambassadors for a variety of stewardship tasks! All are welcome to attend, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within their own comfort level, and we always strive to

  • Concourse Lake Community Workday

    Concourse Lake 4321 S Concourse Dr, Philadelphia, United States

    Come volunteer with us for a community workday at Concourse Lake in West Fairmount Park! DATE Wednesday, May 27 TIME 9:00 am - 12:00 pm LOCATION Concourse Lake 4321 S Concourse Dr, Philadelphia, PA 19131 Join Fairmount Park Conservancy staff for a volunteer day at Concourse Lake. Together, we will work on removing invasive species, trail cleanup, woody cleanup along the lake edge, and trash removal. All tools, including gloves, will be provided. BACKGROUND Concourse Lake in West Fairmount Park was officially dedicated as a Philadelphia Native Plant Park on June 9, 2012. Since then, a diverse collection of native trees and shrubs

  • Native Plants of Summer

    Mt Cuba 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, United States

    Discover the garden appeal of native plants of the Eastern Temperate Forest, which are not only beautiful and inspiring, but also critically important for maintaining healthy landscapes. You’ll discover a wide variety of native plants that can fulfill your gardening needs and support wildlife throughout the seasons. In Mt. Cuba’s stunning gardens, you will have the opportunity to learn how to identify 60 trees, shrubs, and herbaceous perennials in each seasonal Native Plants course. You will examine their key identifying characteristics, preferred growing conditions, overall size, and ecological significance. Students who are pursuing the certificate must pass the onsite exam.

    $249

  • Charm Offensive @ Reilly Memorial

    Charm Offensive @ Reilly Memorial
    Artist Studio, Lower Level of Towne Center Park Towne Place 2200 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia PA, 19130 Artist Studio, Lower Level of Towne Center Park Towne Place 2200 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia PA, 19130, Philidelphia, United States

    Charm Offensive forms part of “Radical Americana,” a city-wide series of exhibitions planned for Philadelphia in 2026, marking the Semiquincentennial of the United States and spearheaded by The Clay Studio. In Charm Offensive at Park Towne Place, John Y. Wind presents the ephemera of the art intervention taking place at the William M. Reilly Memorial in April 2026. John brings the Reilly Memorial, a 6-sculpture bronze monument commemorating Revolutionary War heroes, into the 21st century. Wind, himself an immigrant, conducted deep historical research in partnership with the Association for Public Art, then temporarily embellished the statues and pedestals with handcrafted

    Free

  • Noon Bird Walks at the Wissahickon Environmental Center.

    Wissahickon Environmental Center (Tree House) 300 West Northwestern Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Enjoy a guided bird walk in the Andorra Natural Area of the park during lunchtime ! All levels of birders welcome. Enjoy a guided bird walk in the Andorra section of the Park during lunchtime. It is spring migration season, and various species will be arriving throughout the next few months. Walks vary in length from 1.5 hrs to 2 hrs. Wooded trails, Andorra Meadow, Harper's Meadow and Forbidden Drive are the areas we explore.

  • Jesse Krimes: Elegy Quilts

    Jesse Krimes: Elegy Quilts
    The Fabric Workshop and Museum 1214 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    This new exhibition at The Fabric Workshop and Museum features selections from Jesse Krimes’s “Elegy Quilt” series (2020–present), a body of work that renders the personal effects of the U.S. carceral system through portraits of domestic spaces. Using donated textiles and American quilting traditions, Krimes creates intricately patterned quilts that meditate on memory, loss, alienation, comfort, and resilience.

    Free

  • UnOrthodox Yoga at BORSKI PARK – All Ages!

    Robert A. Borski, Jr. Park 3150 Orthodox Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    UnOrthodox Yoga has landed at it's final location at Borski Park. All ages, gentle flow class led by local instructor, Violet Vines.

  • Bird Bingo with Ethan!

    Wild Birds Unlimited 100 Evergreen Drive, Glen Mills, PA, United States

    Come on over and play a few games of Bird Bingo for prizes!Get ready to soar into a feathered frenzy with Bird Bingo! 🐦 From the majestic Eagle to the colorful Mandarin Duck, this game is all about spotting the most iconic birds on your bingo card!Keep your eyes peeled and your bingo chips at the ready for a winged adventure like no other! Refreshments will be served and prizes will be awarded!

  • Thursday Volunteer Service Day

    Meeting Location TBD Parking: TBD Bathrooms: TBD Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join Friends of the Wissahickon staff, Crew Leaders, and Trail Ambassadors in a variety of stewardship tasks! All are welcome to attend, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within their own comfort level, and we always strive to accommodate needs on an individual basis. With that being said, this service day may include the following activities: • Trail work: using long-handled tools for digging, raking, and scraping; moving heavy objects • Invasive plant removal: bending over;

  • Sprouts

    The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education 8480 Hagys Mill Rd, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Together with a favorite grown-up, Sprouts discover and explore the wonders of nature through sensory focused classes. This program for little ones 18 months to 3 years and features walks, art, music and stories as part of the hands-on, emergent learning approach beloved in our Nature Preschool. It is a great way for your child to grow their roots in nature-based learning. Due to limited space, pre-registration is required. $20 for Schuylkill Center Members / $25  for non-members. Not a member yet? Become a member and enjoy discounts to most events at the Schuylkill Center along with many other benefits.

  • Native Planters

    The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education 8480 Hagys Mill Rd, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Embark on a rewarding journey as a Volunteer Native Planter, where you’ll connect with like-minded individuals, refine your gardening expertise, and delve into the world of native plants. By tending to the Courtyard Garden and Front Entrance Garden at the Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education, you’ll enhance beauty and biodiversity of this important landscape. Tools are provided, but feel free to bring your own. Remember your water bottle, to wear sturdy shoes, and clothes you don’t mind getting dirty! Volunteer Native Planters meet every Thursday, April 9 to October 29, from 10am-12pm. Registration recommended to stay connected with weather updates.

  • Refined Botanical Drawing

    Mt Cuba 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, United States

    Continue to refine botanical drawing and composition skills, using color theory and exercises that reinforce botanical accuracy. Explore painterly techniques such as dry brush or watercolor washes that enhance individual style while remaining true to the tenets of botanical drawing. Sketch, compose, and execute a finished piece, applying the skills learned in all three sections of the Spring Botanical Art Series. A detailed list of required materials is provided with registration. This program takes place in-person at Mt. Cuba Center Four Thursdays: 5/28 through 6/25 *no class on Thursday 6/18. About the Instructor: Margaret Saylor is a working studio artist

    $165

  • Bodies and Souls

    Bodies and Souls
    Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts 118-128 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    “My concern is with humanity. I want to confront the viewer with life and with what we are doing to each other. I hope to awaken in the viewer a sense of compassion . . . without compassion there is nothing.” —Luis Cruz Azaceta Bodies and Souls examines the liberatory power of figurative art. Though often treated as conservative in the second half of the 20th century, artists used representational and realist methods to assert presence for those omitted from dominant narratives or harmfully depicted by those outside their communities. Realism and representation remain powerful means to show embodied human

    $25.00

  • Kati Gegenheimer: We’ve Only Just Begun

    Kati Gegenheimer: We’ve Only Just Begun
    Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts 118-128 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Rooted in painting but extending into architecture and social space, the exhibition positions love not as a private or sentimental subject, but as a serious aesthetic, political, and communal structure. To reinaugurate the newly renovated Morris Gallery, PAFA presents Kati Gegenheimer: We’ve Only Just Begun, an immersive monographic exhibition exploring love–familial, romantic, or brotherly–at this moment of profound social division. Anchored by a symbol-laden painted musical score of the titular line from the Carpenters’ 1970 song, the exhibition presents works surveying how love is a necessary choice to be cultivated, measured, sustained, or dismissed, over time. Rooted in painting but

    $25.00

  • FRED WILSON: THE MASTER PLAN or In Between the Big Bang and Modern Art Is the Restroom

    FRED WILSON: THE MASTER PLAN or In Between the Big Bang and Modern Art Is the Restroom
    Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts 118-128 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    THE MASTER PLAN or In Between the Big Bang and Modern Art Is the Restroom is a suite of twenty-two photogravures commissioned in 2004 by the Brodsky Center at PAFA and completed in 2009. They are on view for the first time at PAFA in the Works on Paper Gallery of the Historic Landmark Building, for one year, in conjunction with the exhibition A Nation of Artists. As an artist living and working in New York City, I had to support myself one way or another. Working simultaneously in the educational department of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the American

    $25.00

  • Plein Air Days at Laurel Hill Mansion

    Laurel Hill Mansion Randolph Dr, East Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join us for a day of outdoor art making on the grounds of Laurel Hill Mansion and be inspiredJoin us for a day of outdoor art making on the grounds of Laurel Hill Mansion and be inspired. Artists and other creatives are invited to spend the day en plein air painting, sketching, photographing, making on the grounds of Laurel Hill Mansion in East Fairmount Park, Philadelphia PA at this free event. The house and gardens sit on a high bluff overlooking the Schuylkill River. There are lots of cool, breezy locations on the old property to set up including the

  • 2026 Cliveden House Tour Season

    2026 Cliveden House Tour Season
    Cliveden 6401 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    2026 House Tour Season begins Friday, May 1st The 2026 house tour season begins Friday, May 1, 2026! Tours are available Thursdays through Sundays, 12pm to 4pm, beginning on the hour. The last tour of the day is at 3pm. Each tour is an hour-long experience, led by a Cliveden Interpreter. Tours begin in the Cliveden Barn (located at 98 E. Cliveden Street, 19119) followed by the grounds, first and second floor of the House, and our new exhibit, Procuring Liberty in the Emerging Nation, debuting in 2026. Tours can be scheduled in advance through our website or in person

  • Fine Arts Certificate Program Info Session

    Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts 118-128 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join us for an info session on our Fine Arts Certificate program, offering prospective students an inside look at our rigorous approach to art training. Your art career starts here! Learn more about this immersive, studio-focused program. Tour our exceptional art making facilities. Connect with a vibrant artistic community at the longest continuously operating art museum and art school in the U.S. Plus, attendees can enjoy: Complimentary admission to PAFA’s museum galleries* 15% off at our Museum Store* 10% off Top Hat Coffee* *12pm afternoon sessions only. Plus, evening session attendees will receive: Complimentary ticket to PAFA’s museum galleries, which

    Free

  • Philadelphia Latino Arts and Film Festival: Features and Shorts

    Ulises 1525 North American Street, #Studio 104, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join Ulises for three days of screenings in May with the Philadelphia Latino Arts and Film Festival!Now in its 15th season, the Philadelphia Latino Arts and Film Festival (PHLAFF) was established in 2012 as the Philadelphia Latino Film Festival. PHLAFF has become the Greater Philadelphia region’s only festival showcasing the extraordinary and innovative work of emerging and established Latine/x/a/o filmmakers.This year’s festival programming brings together local and international films to Phildalelphia for the first time, May 24 - July 5. Each film selection taps into personal stories and experiences of culture, societal differences, social change, and more.Tickets available HERE.Schedule:Thursday, May

  • WeWalk PHL Thursday Walking Group

    Come out for a walk in the park! Join neighbors for a free, easy 1-hour walk on the Bartram’s Mile Trail with a group. Come every week or just when you can! This program welcomes people of all ages and abilities looking to meet their neighbors and improve their physical and mental health. All walks will be led by a trained WeWalk group leader and will meet at the Welcome Center. Thursday walks in the Garden will be held weekly at 5pm between May 7 and June 25. Registration recommended. We Walk PHL is a program in partnership between Fairmount

  • Wilderness Skills Workshop

    Glen Foerd 5001 Grant Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Wilderness Skills Workshop Thursday, May 28, 2026 5:30 PM  7:30 PM Glen Foerd, 5001 Grant AvenuePhiladelphia, PA, 19114 Ready to be more than the marshmallow roaster on your camping trips? Do you love camping, but feel like your contribution starts and ends with snacks? Wish you could be the person everyone relies on when things get a little challenging outdoors? Join the Environmental Team and build practical outdoor skills that turn you into the friend everyone wants on their trip. You’ll learn essential knots, the basics of fire-starting using natural materials, and how to assemble a simple, effective first aid kit for your

  • Intro to Garment Making- Denim Bucket Hats Workshop

    523 S 4th St 523 South 4th Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Learn skills in patterning, cutting, and sewing + create a denim bucket hat from textile waste!STITCH AND DESTROY owners, Haven and Corey, will instruct you in the various steps of garment construction. We will go over patterning, cutting your pattern pieces, ironing and machine-sewing curves. Haven and Corey will guide you step-by-step, in making your reversable denim bucket hat. Sewing machines, fabric, thread and all other materials will be provided! We will be sewing on Singer Brilliance machines.While this is a beginner friendly workshop, we do request that you have some prior experience with machine sewing. If you have used

  • All about bike repair with West Philly Tool Library

    West Philly Tool Library - WPTL 1223 S Harmony St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    May 28, 2026, 6:30 PM EDT — May 28, 2026, 9:30 PM EDT $75.00 Ever wonder how to maintain and repair your own bike? Join us for an all new class, where you will learn about flat tire repair, brake adjustments, gear shifting, chain lubrication, and basic component maintenance. The instructor will provide demo bikes, tools, and all the parts needed for students to get their hands dirty and learn some key bike repair skills! The cost of this class is flexible. West Philly Tool Library is committed to keeping our classes affordable and accessible to as many people as possible. If

  • Adult Art Club – Creative Art Meet Up at Attic Brewing Company

    Attic Brewing Company 137 Berkley Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join us for Adult Art Club, where we'll get creative, socialize, and enjoy great food and drinks together!Come join us for Adult Art Club at Attic Brewing Company!Join a growing community of like-minded adults who love to create, connect, and sip great drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic alike). Whether you're a seasoned artist or just looking to try something new, these meetups are all about expression, relaxation, and community!What to Expect:A laid-back, judgement-free social environment perfect for all skill levelsGuided or freestyle art activities (supplies and prompts provided!)Opportunities to network with fellow creatives and localsDelicious food and drink specials available for

  • Mind the Composition

    Mind the Composition
    The National Apartments 121 N 2nd St, Philadelphia, United States

    Mind the Composition features artists Catherine Gontarek and Richard King. In this exhibition, the artists focus on meticulously arranging the shape, color, and design in their work, assembling defined structures. Catherine’s work alters a variety of photographs through collage that creates a new set of imagery that centers around the human mind. Richard’s work dives more into abstract geometric structures, drawing from surrounding buildings and cityscapes. Exhibitions can be seen by appointment; call InLiquid to schedule: 215-235-3405.

    Free

  • The Wissahickon in May

    Rex Avenue Trailhead

    Meeting at Rex Avenue Trailhead Kiosk (501-531 Rex Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19118) Distance: 4.5 miles Difficulty Level: Difficult (many inclines and declines, uneven surfaces) Audience: Ages 12+ Parking: There is limited parking near the kiosk, but there’s plenty more on Seminole Street near the Highland Avenue Train Station about a .4 mile walk down the road. See map for details. Restrooms: None Join Trail Ambassadors Debbie Hoellein, Jim McClory, and Paul Neumann on a beautiful Spring hike. Sarah’s Rock and Looking West are on our route as we hike mainly on the east side of the park. We’ll walk over 2 bridges

  • Charm Offensive @ Reilly Memorial

    Charm Offensive @ Reilly Memorial
    Artist Studio, Lower Level of Towne Center Park Towne Place 2200 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia PA, 19130 Artist Studio, Lower Level of Towne Center Park Towne Place 2200 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia PA, 19130, Philidelphia, United States

    Charm Offensive forms part of “Radical Americana,” a city-wide series of exhibitions planned for Philadelphia in 2026, marking the Semiquincentennial of the United States and spearheaded by The Clay Studio. In Charm Offensive at Park Towne Place, John Y. Wind presents the ephemera of the art intervention taking place at the William M. Reilly Memorial in April 2026. John brings the Reilly Memorial, a 6-sculpture bronze monument commemorating Revolutionary War heroes, into the 21st century. Wind, himself an immigrant, conducted deep historical research in partnership with the Association for Public Art, then temporarily embellished the statues and pedestals with handcrafted

    Free

  • HELLERICK’S ADVENTURE FARM SUMMER HOURS STARTING MAY 22

    HELLERICK’S ADVENTURE FARM SUMMER HOURS STARTING MAY 22
    Hellerick's Adventure Farm 5500 Easton Road, Doylestown, United States

    Barnyard Mini-Golf, Aerial Adventure, Silo Climbing Wall Open Hellerick’s Adventure Farm is open daily for the summer starting Memorial Day weekend- weather permitting. Enjoy signature attractions – Barnyard Mini Golf, the Aerial Adventure, the Silo Climbing Wall, the Goat Experience, and Goat Yoga – as well as 50+ unique adventure farm activities, including the tractor pull, corn shute slides, and Amish scooter racing. As always, kids under 36” and parking are FREE.

    $19.99

  • Storytime + Design

    Storytime + Design
    Design Gym @ Colorspace Labs 1714 N Mascher St, Philadelphia, United States

    Warm-up to the concept of design and it's many disciplines with Storytime + Design. This weekly creative experience diving into a book and fun design exercises to grow your creativity and design process. We welcome all ages and identities on the designer journey. The age range of books will vary, and design exercises are adaptable for all ages. **Please follow us on our social channels, or visit our website, for schedule changes/closures at: https://www.designgym.co/events** Design Gym is where everyone is a designer. Demystifying design and exercising your design thinking skills and creativity that you're born with.

    Free – $10

  • 2026 Cliveden House Tour Season

    2026 Cliveden House Tour Season
    Cliveden 6401 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    2026 House Tour Season begins Friday, May 1st The 2026 house tour season begins Friday, May 1, 2026! Tours are available Thursdays through Sundays, 12pm to 4pm, beginning on the hour. The last tour of the day is at 3pm. Each tour is an hour-long experience, led by a Cliveden Interpreter. Tours begin in the Cliveden Barn (located at 98 E. Cliveden Street, 19119) followed by the grounds, first and second floor of the House, and our new exhibit, Procuring Liberty in the Emerging Nation, debuting in 2026. Tours can be scheduled in advance through our website or in person

  • Jesse Krimes: Elegy Quilts

    Jesse Krimes: Elegy Quilts
    The Fabric Workshop and Museum 1214 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    This new exhibition at The Fabric Workshop and Museum features selections from Jesse Krimes’s “Elegy Quilt” series (2020–present), a body of work that renders the personal effects of the U.S. carceral system through portraits of domestic spaces. Using donated textiles and American quilting traditions, Krimes creates intricately patterned quilts that meditate on memory, loss, alienation, comfort, and resilience.

    Free

  • Future/Past/Present

    Future/Past/Present
    InLiquid Gallery in the Crane Building 1400 North American, Suit 108, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    This multi-media exhibition features seven InLiquid Artist Members making work about the United States’ past, present, and future. Using photos, sculpture, painting, and other mediums, these artists bring various cultural phenomena to coexist on a single plane. Through this exhibition, we’re reminded that the American political landscape is intersectional and extends beyond our immediate line of sight, our present. As we celebrate the United States’ 250th Anniversary, we take this time to reflect on how we’ve evolved as a nation and who we might dream of becoming.

    Free

  • Planning for a Garden Transition

    Mt Cuba 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, United States

    Change in the garden is inevitable. A maturing tree may cast more shade than expected, or a sudden storm, or even a neighbor can remove a tree overnight, leaving your once-shaded garden in full, blazing sun. These shifts can feel abrupt and overwhelming, but they also create opportunities for renewal, creativity, and even unexpected joy. In this class, we’ll explore how to recognize, assess, and respond to transitions in your landscape with confidence. Learn how to monitor changes in sun exposure, evaluate shifts in soil moisture, and make thoughtful decisions about plant care and selection when conditions suddenly change. Garden

    $39

  • MATERIAL MATTERS: Art in Transit

    Atelier Art Gallery 1301 North 31st Street, #Suite 2, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Learn about art handling and the installation and transportation of a 176-year-old First Nations house post.Hear from the Association for Public Art (aPA)’s Deputy Director, Laura S. Griffith, and Atelier Material Systems Manager, Evan Dawson, as they discuss art handling, storage, and conservation centered around the installation and transportation of a 176-year-old Kwakwa̱ka̱ʼwakw Kwagu’ł house post — a heavy, fragile, carved cedar object that requires specialized care.Find out how this aging cedar house post will journey cross-country to Alert Bay, British Columbia, returning to the Kwakwa̱ka̱ʼwakw people after being on display at Philadelphia's Bicentennial International Sculpture Garden at Penn's Landing

  • “Root Song” Program Support Volunteering

    Volunteers will support a Bartram’s Garden program by welcoming participants and supporting guests to navigate to the program. Volunteers will be able to attend the majority of the program at no cost. This is an outdoor volunteer opportunity that requires standing and walking outdoors, sometimes on uneven or sloped ground. Dress for spending time outdoors, and bring a water bottle. Instructions will be provided upon arrival. All volunteers must register individually. Children must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.

  • Bats and Your Backyard Habitat

    Mt Cuba 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, United States

    These little flying mammals are great hunters of insects, eating more than 600 mosquitoes per hour! Learn about the eight species of bats native to Delaware, where they live, and how to include suitable shelters and landscape elements for bats in your yard. Explore the key role these diminutive and often overlooked species play in maintaining balance in our local ecosystems. Investigate the resource requirements and some of the threats bat populations face, while discovering what you can do to support them. Join Kesha Braunskill founder of Delaware Bat Rehabilitation and Conservation on a walk through Mt. Cuba’s property to

    $39

  • Under the Stars 2026: Everybody to Kenmure Street with Barriga Llena, Corazón Contento

    Clark Park at 43rd & Chester Ave, Philadelphia, PA

    You're invited to the 6th annual cinéSPEAK Under the Stars at Clark Park! For Opening Night of the 2026 Under the Stars festival, we are proud to present the Pennsylvania premieres of the Sundance Award-winning Everybody to Kenmure Street and Barriga Llena, Corazón Contento (Full Belly, Happy Heart)! Rain Date: Saturday, May 30 Event Flow: 7:00 PM: Community Gathering with live music from Mariposas Galacticas and DJ Ripley and on-site advocacy and cultural partners: Asian Americans United, Juntos, No Ice Philly, Sharing Excess, Food Not Bombs Philly and West Philly Porchfest. BYO picnic, blankets, and friends. Food and drinks will

    Free

  • Root Song – World Premiere I Performance

    Eastwick Pavilion 5400 Lindbergh Blvd, Philadelphia, PA, United States

      Premiering at Bartram’s Garden, Root Song blends live vocal chamber music by Roomful of Teeth—an eight-voice “singing forest”—with Indigenous storytelling by Tchin, transforming the unseen realities of the woodland into a musical conversation. Inspired by ground-breaking research on the connection and communication of trees and rooted in Indigenous Knowledge, Root Song explores the mysteries of our interconnected natural world. Presented by the Philadelphia Chamber Music Society and directed by Jazimina Creamer-MacNeil, the work is composed by Christopher Theofanidis with a libretto by Melissa Studdard. This is the first of two identical performances at the Garden, the second taking place

  • Sankofa Community Farm Volunteer Day

    Sankofa Community Farm at Bartram’s Garden 5400 Lindbergh Blvd, Philadelphia, PA

    Volunteers will work alongside Farm staff to support seasonal plantings, harvesting, weeding, invasive species removal, and orchard support. Please plan to meet at the Sankofa Community Farm at 9:30 AM, where you’ll be provided with instructions and safety protocols for the day. Out of respect and safety for our staff and others, please arrive on time. PLEASE NOTE: Capacity is limited, and we rely on everyone who signs up to show up. Please reserve a spot only if you can attend. All participants must be pre-registered using link below. Each adult must register individually in order to complete the required waivers.

  • The Well Tree Performance (SOLD OUT – JOIN WAITLIST)

    Bartram’s Garden Barn

    Join the Heartwood Trio for an all-ages, participatory journey through story and song. The Well Tree is a three-person musical, illustrated with a ‘crankie’—an illuminated, papercut, hand-cranked scroll. It is an original ‘singing story’ about a young woman moving beyond the fog of isolation and shame to meet songbirds, snails, and ancient trees as she finds her way home. TICKETS – Tickets are FREE and seating is limited. Please register to reserve tickets. The Well Tree Performance is part of the Root Song project, presented at Bartram’s by the Philadelphia Chamber Music Society. For more events, please visit their website.

  • Beginner Birding with The Free Library of Philadelphia

    Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library 68 W Chelten Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Meeting at Joseph E. Coleman Library (68 W Chelten Ave) Distance: 0.5 miles Difficulty Level: Easy (flat walking) Audience: All Ages Parking: There is metered parking behind the building, and a free lot at the corner of Armat and Greene Streets. Restrooms: The bathrooms at the library will be available for use. Join Friends of the Wissahickon, The Free Library of Philadelphia, and Friends of Vernon Park for a beginner’s birding stroll through Vernon Park—no experience or equipment needed. We’ll meet at the Joseph E. Coleman Library to go over some basics, then make our way over to the park

  • Propagation Workshop: Expand Your Garden with Seeds

    Mt Cuba 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, United States

    Mt. Cuba’s Propagation team produces plants for our gardens, nursery industry research, and regional conservation partners. Join Lindsey Laban, Mt. Cuba’s Conservation Propagator, in the classroom as she shares her experience purchasing and growing on plants from seed. Learn the basics of seed biology, germination, and storage. In this immersive workshop, learn techniques like scarification, surface sowing, and pricking out seedlings. Enjoy take home samples of the demonstrated techniques using native plant species. This program takes place in-person at Mt. Cuba Center Saturday, May 30, 2026. 🥬 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) available 🥬 Gift or take home 🥬 New class

    $64

  • Biking Level 1: Adults’ Learn-to-Ride (16+) SOLD OUT – JOIN WAITLIST

    Bike Container

    This FREE two-hour Learn-to-Ride class teaches participants how to ride a bicycle. This class is perfect for those who have never ridden a bike or who may need a refresher. Staff and volunteers will teach participants how to: Balance Pedaling techniques Starting and stopping Steering and shifting gears You can bring your own bike and helmet or rent a bike and helmet for free at the class.  This class is for individuals ages 16 and up. For individuals younger than this age range, check out the Kids’ Learn-to-Ride classes! Registration in advance is required.

  • Free Boating

    Dock & Community Boathouse Bartram's Garden, 5400 Lindbergh Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join us for free kayaking and rowing on the Tidal Schuylkill River! No pre-registration or experience is necessary. Suitable for all ages and skill levels. Equipment, life jackets, and basic instruction for kayaking and row boating provided–first-come, first-served. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. May be canceled in the event of inclement weather or unsafe river conditions. This program will be offered weekly, with the exception of some closures, from 10am—2pm from May through September. For more information about boating at Bartram’s Garden, see our Boating FAQ.

  • Discovery Day: Canoe and Conservation

    The Discovery Center 3401 Reservoir Drive, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join us at the Discovery Center for Canoeing and Conservation! This is a joint program offered by Philadelphia Outward Bound School (POBS) and Audubon Mid-Atlantic (AMA). POBS will offer instruction in basic paddling skills and canoe safety.  Audubon educators will teach participants how to use binoculars to try and catch glimpses of the local flora and fauna that can be found within the Strawberry Mansion Reservoir’s unique urban aquatic ecosystem. As participants make their way around the reservoir in canoes, AMA guides will help spot wildlife and offer some interpretation of the history of the reservoir. POBS will offer coaching

  • FRED WILSON: THE MASTER PLAN or In Between the Big Bang and Modern Art Is the Restroom

    FRED WILSON: THE MASTER PLAN or In Between the Big Bang and Modern Art Is the Restroom
    Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts 118-128 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    THE MASTER PLAN or In Between the Big Bang and Modern Art Is the Restroom is a suite of twenty-two photogravures commissioned in 2004 by the Brodsky Center at PAFA and completed in 2009. They are on view for the first time at PAFA in the Works on Paper Gallery of the Historic Landmark Building, for one year, in conjunction with the exhibition A Nation of Artists. As an artist living and working in New York City, I had to support myself one way or another. Working simultaneously in the educational department of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the American

    $25.00

  • Botanical Bazaar Art Show & Festival

    Mt Cuba 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, United States

    NEW this year! We have expanded on our legacy Art-In event with two great ways to celebrate the beauty of plants and the inspiration they can provide with plein-air artist access and a Botanical Art market! Stroll through our marketplace of local botanical artists and those inspired by nature while local musicians perform! Purchase local food truck fare, beer and wine. No outside alcohol permitted. Scroll down to check out some of the artists who will be featured in our first ever artist marketplace. Market access is included with general admission to the gardens and free for members. Michele Foster

    general-admission

  • Ray’s Reusables Composting Program Launch

    Ray’s Reusables 935 N 2nd Street, Floor 1, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Ray’s Reusables — a sustainable household goods store offering refillable cleaning and body care products in Northern Liberties— will launch a new public compost drop-off program in partnership with Bennett Compost. With the addition of this partnership, Ray’s Reusables will evolve beyond just sustainable retail into an all-in-one eco-hub. The launch event will include: Launch of the community compost drop-off program A free gift of house made mini soap bar with purchase for the first 30 customers Pop ups by local vendors with connections to the shop or waste reduction (10-2 pm) KC Co – KC Co. makes bold, joy-filled

  • Gardening for Ecological Resilience Tour

    Mt Cuba 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, United States

    Take an in-depth look at the gardens, discover how to create sustainable landscapes with native plants, and learn effective techniques for gardening for ecological resilience. This 2-hour tour expands on concepts covered in the introductory Welcome Walk, exploring topics including systems thinking, climate change impacts, drought-resistant landscapes, and invasive species management. Learn Practical Solutions to Modern Challenges Gardening for Ecological Resilience emphasizes practical solutions to modern environmental challenges. Explore how native plants contribute to ecosystem stability, act as carbon sinks, provide food and shelter for wildlife, and enhance soil health. Discover Innovative Research and Techniques This tour also highlights Mt.

    $7

  • Guided Hike

    The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education 8480 Hagys Mill Rd, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Explore the natural marvels of our 365-acre nature preserve on a guided hike led by an inspiring environmental educator. This free event is open to all ages. This hike is about an hour long. Weather conditions can impact trail conditions, which are sometimes narrow or rocky. Registration is recommended for weather updates. Walk-ins welcome. Sign Up

  • Philadelphia Community Solar Power Town Hall

    Philadelphia Community Solar Power Town Hall
    Drexel University's Dornsife Center for Neighborhood Partnerships 3509 Spring Garden Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    For many people, energy bills keep rising, while the cost of living keeps getting harder to manage. At the same time, too many neighborhoods have been left out of the benefits of clean energy while experiencing shouldering the impact of exploitative utilities. The Human Rights Coalition is hosting a free, educational town hall to learn how community-owned solar can help lower energy bills and move our communities closer to energy independence. Join us for food and beverages, socializing, and a presentation on the basics of community solar and solar energy! RVSP here: https://forms.gle/UrTaQVjhxEp4Ccbw8

    Free

  • Intro to Handbag Construction

    The Arts League 4226 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Master the intersection of relaxed silhouettes and functional design by constructing a custom slouch bag. This hands-on session will dive into the pattern making, construction, and finishing of a boutique-quality accessory. This workshop is for intermediate sewists who have basic machine and pattern-making confidence and are ready to dive into accessory construction and professional-grade assembly. Participants will learn how to construct a slouch bag, execute professional assembly, and master finishing techniques including inset linings, facings, and hardware closures. Participants will walk away with a custom, high-fashion slouch bag and the technical expertise to replicate professional accessory designs for their own

    $135

  • Intro to Handbag Construction Sewing Class

    4226 Spruce St 4226 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Master the intersection of relaxed silhouettes and functional design by constructing a custom slouch bag.Purchase tickets here!This hands-on session will dive into the pattern making, construction, and finishing of a boutique-quality accessory.This workshop is for intermediate sewists who have basic machine and pattern making confidence and are ready to dive into accessory construction and professional-grade assembly.Participants will learn how to construct a slouch bag, execute professional assembly, and master finishing techniques including inset linings, facings, and hardware closures.Participants will walk away with a custom, high-fashion slouch bag and the technical expertise to replicate professional accessory designs for their own handmade

  • Sankofa Farm Stand at the Black Farmer’s Market

    Freedom Greens & Gardens 5200 Pine Street, Philadelphia

    Come purchase fresh, chemical-free, local produce straight from Sankofa Community Farm every second and fourth Saturday at the Black Farmers’ Market (Freedom Greens and Garden, 5200 Pine St.) now through November! EBT, cash, WIC Farmer’s Market vouchers, and Senior vouchers are all accepted methods of payment (standard retail WIC vouchers are not accepted). You can also shop at the Farm Stand… at Clark Park Farmer’s Market (4300 Baltimore Ave) every first and third Saturday, 9am–1:30pm, starting June 20 in front of the Bartram’s Garden Welcome Center every Thursday, 2:30–4:30pm, starting June 17

  • Free Bike Rentals

    Bike Container

    The Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia is hosting FREE biking days at Bartram’s Garden. Come ride the Bartram’s Mile Trail! Free, walk-up bike rentals and helmets available for kids and adults! Bikes are first-come, first-served, but register in advance to receive info on weather-related cancellations. Have your own bike? We also provide simple repairs (flats, chains, brake adjustments), diagnostics, and bike safety brochures.      

  • 2026 Cliveden House Tour Season

    2026 Cliveden House Tour Season
    Cliveden 6401 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    2026 House Tour Season begins Friday, May 1st The 2026 house tour season begins Friday, May 1, 2026! Tours are available Thursdays through Sundays, 12pm to 4pm, beginning on the hour. The last tour of the day is at 3pm. Each tour is an hour-long experience, led by a Cliveden Interpreter. Tours begin in the Cliveden Barn (located at 98 E. Cliveden Street, 19119) followed by the grounds, first and second floor of the House, and our new exhibit, Procuring Liberty in the Emerging Nation, debuting in 2026. Tours can be scheduled in advance through our website or in person

  • Project Rummage Runway Fashion Show

    Crossroads Womens Center 5011 Wayne Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    A slow-fashion event where local designers and models will come together to showcase upcycled and sustainable designsOn Saturday, May 30th from 12pm to 3pm, Crossroads Women's Center will be hosting a slow-fashion event where local designers and models will come together to showcase upcycled and sustainable designs from our Community Rummage. The competition will celebrate sustainable and slow fashion principles, showcase community talent, and show that saving the planet doesn’t require more money or new resources—just creativity. The theme is Reduce, Reuse, Repurpose, and Repair.

  • Sundress Fest at Attic Brewing Co

    Attic Brewing Company 137 Berkley Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Attic Brewing Co. is hosting Philly's first annual Sundress Fest supporting Philabundance!Attic Brewing Co. is hosting Philly's first annual Sundress Fest.Join us May 30th in the beer garden for drinks, dancing and family-friendly fun! Everyone is encouraged to wear a sundress, and those who do will get special drink pricing!There will be live music, Bad Nina's Food Truck and silly summer vibes all day.This is a free event, but donations to Philabundance are appreciated.

  • Ecological Re-Storyation Workshop (SOLD OUT-JOIN WAITLIST)

    Bartram’s Garden Barn

    Guided by Robin Wall Kimmerer and We Are the Seeds of CultureTrust, participants will learn about the wisdom and ecology of several native plants, with the opportunity to plant these seeds in a shared act of restoration—nurturing seedlings at home that may later be returned to an Indigenous Listening Garden. This event is supported by Plant Baby Plant. Parking is limited, so we suggest arriving early. This workshop is part of the Root Song project, presented at Bartram’s Garden by the Philadelphia Chamber Music Society. For more events, please visit their website.

  • 2026 Frankford Fish Fest

    Frankford Boat Launch Frankford Boat Launch, 5501 Tacony Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Riverfront North Partnership invites the community to a fun, free afternoon down by the riverfront at the Frankford Boat LaunchRiverfront North Partnership invites the community to a fun afternoon down of free activities at Frankford Boat Launch on Saturday, May 30th, 2026 from 12:30-3pm. We’ll teach you to fish with all equipment provided, ride the trails with bikes from Independence Youth Cycling, Kayak on the Delaware with Land Health Institute, create art, enjoy other nature-based fun activities, and so much more. Free Food and Refreshments provided.Other partners include: State Rep. Joe Hohenstein; Councilmember Mike Driscoll; TTF Watershed Partnership; Independence Youth

  • Exhibition Tours: A Nation of Artists

    Exhibition Tours: A Nation of Artists
    Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts 118-128 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    The Nation of Artists tour explores the diverse narratives of American art and identity throughout the newly restored Historic Landmark Building. Led by experienced docents, the tour examines the internationalism and global exchange of American art while also highlighting works from the 18th century to the modern day which feature American artists responding to the social conditions of their time. Organized in conjunction with America's 250th anniversary, A Nation of Artists examines how artistic production in the United States has been shaped by creativity, exchange, expansion, conflict, and innovation. At PAFA, works made from the late 18th century to today

    $25.00

  • Guiding Naturalistic Gardens into Maturity

    Mt Cuba 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, United States

    Naturalistic garden design supports wildlife and the environment by creating diverse, integrating plant communities, but it can be complicated to manage these gardens over time, an approach that lies at the heart of Mt. Cuba Center’s horticultural practice. Within these landscape designs, plants are allowed to interact, compete, and evolve, revealing both the beauty and the complexity of managing living systems. In this class, explore how to honor a design vision while encouraging ecological processes to take place freely. Utilizing strategies like thoughtful plant selection, encouraging self-seeding, balancing plant competitiveness, and selective editing, learn how to gently guide naturalistic gardens

    $39

  • Flyways & Freedom: Birding with Troy Bynum & Yannick Lowery

    Glen Foerd 5001 Grant Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Celebrate Black Birders Week at this special birding workshop. Saturday, May 30, 2026 1:00 PM  3:00 PM Glen Foerd – 5001 Grant AvenuePhiladelphia, PA, 19114 Join Troy Bynum and Yannick Lowery for a special birding program celebrating Black Birders Week. This workshop welcomes people from traditionally marginalized identities to experience and enjoy nature through birding. No experience is necessary! Learn to identify local bird species using the binoculars and field guides provided. This program is part of Yannick Lowery’s ongoing project as Artist in Residence. His work reimagines Glen Foerd as a site of leisure instead of labor by highlighting the experiences of

  • Ambler Downtown Walking Tour Spring 2026

    Old train station, across the tracks from La Provence Restaurant 23 West Butler Pike, Ambler, PA, United States

    Join us for a fun and informative walking tour of Ambler's Downtown and its historical sites and stories!

  • SanSe Filadelfia

    Teatro Esperanza 4261 North 5th Street, Philadelphia, United States

    Esperanza Arts Center presents SanSe Filadelfia Tony Mendez & Los Bomberos de la Calle in partnership with American Composers Forum TEATRO ESPERANZA, GRAN SALON & PLAZA 5/30/26, 3:00pm $15 General Admission, Free for Students & Seniors (60+) EAC Artist in Residence, 2024 Philadelphia Cultural Treasures Artist Fellow, Tony Mendez and Los Bomberos de la Calle present the world premiere of a new work modeled after the widely celebrated annual Fiesta de la Calle de San Sebastián in Puerto Rico. Mendez celebrates Plena and Bomba musical traditions through an evocative, multidisciplinary experience that immerses the audience and offers a guided tour

    $60

  • Get Fresh Daily’s Black Farmers Market

    Freedom Greens + Gardens 5200 Pine Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    More than a market. It's a movement. Rooted in community. Built for all of us to thrive.

  • Wild At The Lakes– Bats! With Friends of FDR Park

    FDR Park Boathouse South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join Wild at the Lakes (bats!). Come out to learn more about the bats that make FDR Park their home. Bat programs will be scheduled literally after dark, when they are most active. Starting at 7:45 PM and lasting about an hour. Can’t make it this time? Don’t worry, we’ve got two more nights to catch the action: Saturday, July 25 Saturday, August 15

  • Sunday Volunteer Service with David Bower

    Thomas Mansion 6245 Wissahickon Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Meeting at Thomas Mansion (6245 Wissahickon Ave) Parking: Please park on Wissahickon Avenue or the surrounding neighborhood streets rather than the Thomas Mansion driveway. See map for details. Bathrooms: There will be bathroom access at the mansion during the service day. Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join longtime Wissahickon steward David Bower and his dedicated team of Crew Leaders and Trail Ambassadors for a variety of stewardship tasks! All are welcome to attend, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within their own comfort level, and we always strive to

  • Bodies and Souls

    Bodies and Souls
    Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts 118-128 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    “My concern is with humanity. I want to confront the viewer with life and with what we are doing to each other. I hope to awaken in the viewer a sense of compassion . . . without compassion there is nothing.” —Luis Cruz Azaceta Bodies and Souls examines the liberatory power of figurative art. Though often treated as conservative in the second half of the 20th century, artists used representational and realist methods to assert presence for those omitted from dominant narratives or harmfully depicted by those outside their communities. Realism and representation remain powerful means to show embodied human

    $25.00

  • Charm Offensive @ Reilly Memorial

    Charm Offensive @ Reilly Memorial
    Artist Studio, Lower Level of Towne Center Park Towne Place 2200 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia PA, 19130 Artist Studio, Lower Level of Towne Center Park Towne Place 2200 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia PA, 19130, Philidelphia, United States

    Charm Offensive forms part of “Radical Americana,” a city-wide series of exhibitions planned for Philadelphia in 2026, marking the Semiquincentennial of the United States and spearheaded by The Clay Studio. In Charm Offensive at Park Towne Place, John Y. Wind presents the ephemera of the art intervention taking place at the William M. Reilly Memorial in April 2026. John brings the Reilly Memorial, a 6-sculpture bronze monument commemorating Revolutionary War heroes, into the 21st century. Wind, himself an immigrant, conducted deep historical research in partnership with the Association for Public Art, then temporarily embellished the statues and pedestals with handcrafted

    Free

  • HELLERICK’S ADVENTURE FARM SUMMER HOURS STARTING MAY 22

    HELLERICK’S ADVENTURE FARM SUMMER HOURS STARTING MAY 22
    Hellerick's Adventure Farm 5500 Easton Road, Doylestown, United States

    Barnyard Mini-Golf, Aerial Adventure, Silo Climbing Wall Open Hellerick’s Adventure Farm is open daily for the summer starting Memorial Day weekend- weather permitting. Enjoy signature attractions – Barnyard Mini Golf, the Aerial Adventure, the Silo Climbing Wall, the Goat Experience, and Goat Yoga – as well as 50+ unique adventure farm activities, including the tractor pull, corn shute slides, and Amish scooter racing. As always, kids under 36” and parking are FREE.

    $19.99

  • 2026 Cliveden House Tour Season

    2026 Cliveden House Tour Season
    Cliveden 6401 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    2026 House Tour Season begins Friday, May 1st The 2026 house tour season begins Friday, May 1, 2026! Tours are available Thursdays through Sundays, 12pm to 4pm, beginning on the hour. The last tour of the day is at 3pm. Each tour is an hour-long experience, led by a Cliveden Interpreter. Tours begin in the Cliveden Barn (located at 98 E. Cliveden Street, 19119) followed by the grounds, first and second floor of the House, and our new exhibit, Procuring Liberty in the Emerging Nation, debuting in 2026. Tours can be scheduled in advance through our website or in person

  • Jesse Krimes: Elegy Quilts

    Jesse Krimes: Elegy Quilts
    The Fabric Workshop and Museum 1214 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    This new exhibition at The Fabric Workshop and Museum features selections from Jesse Krimes’s “Elegy Quilt” series (2020–present), a body of work that renders the personal effects of the U.S. carceral system through portraits of domestic spaces. Using donated textiles and American quilting traditions, Krimes creates intricately patterned quilts that meditate on memory, loss, alienation, comfort, and resilience.

    Free

  • Spring Cleaning Art Market

    Love City Brewing, 1023 Hamilton St, Philadelphia, PA, 19123, United States

    Spring Cleaning is a pop-up art market where 18 fine visual artists from the Philly metro region are cleaning out their studios of original work to make space for their next big idea! You'll find paintings, drawings, prints, sculpture, ceramics, photography, collage, art jewelry, and more! Every dollar goes back into the artists' pockets so you know you are supporting local while finding something human-made that you'll love. The event is free to attend and open to the public.

    Free

  • “Root Song” Program Support Volunteering (SOLD OUT)

    Volunteers will support a Bartram’s Garden program by welcoming participants and supporting guests to navigate to the program. Volunteers will be able to attend the majority of the program at no cost. This is an outdoor volunteer opportunity that requires standing and walking outdoors, sometimes on uneven or sloped ground. Dress for spending time outdoors, and bring a water bottle. Instructions will be provided upon arrival. All volunteers must register individually. Children must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.

  • Root Song – World Premiere II Performance (SOLD OUT-JOIN WAITLIST)

    Eastwick Pavilion 5400 Lindbergh Blvd, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    This show is sold out. To join the waitlist, email boxoffice@pcmsconcerts.org or call 215-569-8080 Premiering at Bartram’s Garden, Root Song blends live vocal chamber music by Roomful of Teeth—an eight-voice “singing forest”—with Indigenous storytelling by Tchin, transforming the unseen realities of the woodland into a musical conversation. Inspired by ground-breaking research on the connection and communication of trees and rooted in Indigenous Knowledge, Root Song explores the mysteries of our interconnected natural world. Presented by the Philadelphia Chamber Music Society and directed by Jazimina Creamer-MacNeil, the work is composed by Christopher Theofanidis with a libretto by Melissa Studdard. This is

  • Family Picnic @ Clark Park

    Clark Park 4300-4398 Baltimore Avenue, Philadelphia

    This is a space for families to slow down, for children to run and play freely, and for parents and caregivers to connect, share, and breathJoin us for a Sacred Seeds Family Picnic at Clark Park a simple offering to be together, outside, in good company.This is a space for families to slow down, for children to run and play freely, and for parents and caregivers to connect, share, and breathe a little deeper. No programming and no pressure... just community, fresh air, and time well spent.This is a free, bring-your-own-food (BYOF) gathering. Pack what you love, bring a blanket,

  • Profs & Pints Philadelphia: Brain Stories

    Black Squirrel Club 1049 Sarah Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Profs and Pints Philadelphia presents: “Brain Stories,” a crash course on the basics of neuroscience interspersed with surprising tales from research in the field, with Stuart McCaughey, who teaches courses on neuroanatomy, neuropharmacology, and neurological disorders as an assistant professor at the University of Delaware. Gain insights into how our brains work, and learn what research tells us about the causes of our behavior and the links between our brains and those of animals, with brain expert Stuart McCaughey of the University of Delaware. Using an approach that wins him and his courses rave reviews from his university’s students, Dr.

    $13.50 – $17

  • Morning Wellness Walks at Awbury

    Morning Wellness Walks at Awbury
    The Farm at Awbury Arboretum 6336 Ardleigh Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Awbury’s 56-acre landscape tucked away in Germantown is a serene escape from the fast pace of the city of Philadelphia. Join us on our Wellness Walks and immerse yourself in nature as we take a moderately paced stroll through gardens, woodlands, roam around the farm, and our ponds and meadows. Join us Mondays & Thursdays from 7:00 am – 8:00 am at The Farm at Awbury for our Wellness Walks led by wellness coordinator Megan Do Nascimento! Questions? Contact our Wellness Walk coordinate Megan Do Nascimento at wellness@awbury.org.

  • Bodies and Souls

    Bodies and Souls
    Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts 118-128 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    “My concern is with humanity. I want to confront the viewer with life and with what we are doing to each other. I hope to awaken in the viewer a sense of compassion . . . without compassion there is nothing.” —Luis Cruz Azaceta Bodies and Souls examines the liberatory power of figurative art. Though often treated as conservative in the second half of the 20th century, artists used representational and realist methods to assert presence for those omitted from dominant narratives or harmfully depicted by those outside their communities. Realism and representation remain powerful means to show embodied human

    $25.00

  • Kati Gegenheimer: We’ve Only Just Begun

    Kati Gegenheimer: We’ve Only Just Begun
    Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts 118-128 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Rooted in painting but extending into architecture and social space, the exhibition positions love not as a private or sentimental subject, but as a serious aesthetic, political, and communal structure. To reinaugurate the newly renovated Morris Gallery, PAFA presents Kati Gegenheimer: We’ve Only Just Begun, an immersive monographic exhibition exploring love–familial, romantic, or brotherly–at this moment of profound social division. Anchored by a symbol-laden painted musical score of the titular line from the Carpenters’ 1970 song, the exhibition presents works surveying how love is a necessary choice to be cultivated, measured, sustained, or dismissed, over time. Rooted in painting but

    $25.00

  • Scribe’s Precious Places Premiere

    Free Library of Philadelphia (Parkway Central Branch) 1901 Vine Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Precious Places Premiere Montgomery Auditorium, Parkway Central Library, 1901 Vine Street Since 2003, Scribe Video Center’s Precious Places Community History Project has facilitated the production of 124 short documentaries about the spaces that hold the memories of our communities and define where we live. Precious Places teaches the video production process to participating groups, fostering projects authored by those who intimately know the featured neighborhoods best. Join Scribe in premiering 6 new films in the Precious Places Community History Project, including documentaries on the African American Museum of Philadelphia in Old City, East Mt. Airy Neighbors in East Mt. Airy,

    Free

  • Botanize the Barrens at Nottingham Park Serpentine Barrens

    Mt Cuba 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, United States

    Join Bill McAvoy, former Delaware State Botanist, as he explores the ecological importance of the Nottingham Park Serpentine Barrens—an ecological treasure shaped by fire, geology, and time. Bill will share how this landscape, a living botanist laboratory, has plant communities which have adapted to extreme conditions, creating a refuge for species that exist in only a few places on Earth. In a virtual meeting on Monday, 6/1 at 7 PM, Bill will explain why the serpentine barrens are uncommon in the region. Sites like Nottingham play an important role in preserving the Mid-Atlantic’s ecological diversity. A recent evaluation through the

    $59

  • Sprouts

    The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education 8480 Hagys Mill Rd, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Together with a favorite grown-up, Sprouts discover and explore the wonders of nature through sensory focused classes. This program for little ones 18 months to 3 years and features walks, art, music and stories as part of the hands-on, emergent learning approach beloved in our Nature Preschool. It is a great way for your child to grow their roots in nature-based learning. Due to limited space, pre-registration is required. $20 for Schuylkill Center Members / $25  for non-members. Not a member yet? Become a member and enjoy discounts to most events at the Schuylkill Center along with many other benefits.

  • HELLERICK’S ADVENTURE FARM SUMMER HOURS STARTING MAY 22

    HELLERICK’S ADVENTURE FARM SUMMER HOURS STARTING MAY 22
    Hellerick's Adventure Farm 5500 Easton Road, Doylestown, United States

    Barnyard Mini-Golf, Aerial Adventure, Silo Climbing Wall Open Hellerick’s Adventure Farm is open daily for the summer starting Memorial Day weekend- weather permitting. Enjoy signature attractions – Barnyard Mini Golf, the Aerial Adventure, the Silo Climbing Wall, the Goat Experience, and Goat Yoga – as well as 50+ unique adventure farm activities, including the tractor pull, corn shute slides, and Amish scooter racing. As always, kids under 36” and parking are FREE.

    $19.99

  • Plan C for Civilization @ the Bok Building w/Lightbox Film Center

    the Bok Auditorium/Lightbox Film Center 1901 South 9th Street, 201, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    ​​ In a climate emergency, is any idea too risky to explore? As the impacts of climate change increase, novel technologies are getting attention and gaining traction from researchers, funders, and policymakers - but how fast (or slow) should we go? Join us for one of three FREE Philadelphia screenings of the new feature documentary PLAN C FOR CIVILIZATION directed by Philadelphia’s Ben Kalina. Part thriller, part wake-up call, PLAN C FOR CIVILIZATION reveals the hidden world of climate tech, and asks whether or not we can still afford to ignore one of the most controversial ideas on Earth. Watch

    Free

  • Annual Members Meeting

    Valley Green Inn 701 Valley Green Ct, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Valley Green Inn Members are invited to gather with us in person at Valley Green Inn on June 2 at 6 PM to review the past year, elect members to the Board of Directors, and learn about upcoming projects and stewardship opportunities in 2026. Registration is required for this event. All FOW members will also receive a digital copy of the Annual Report for 2025. FOW Members should visit the Member Hub or email Claire Brennan at brennan@fow.org for the link to register. Join or renew your membership here to attend this meeting!

  • Intro to Ceramic Sculpture

    Intro to Ceramic Sculpture
    Utility Works - Art Studios & Maker Space 32 East Baltimore Avenue, Lansdowne, PA, United States

    Students will create one of a kind ceramic sculptures that can be functional or decorative. In this sculptural hand building class, we will harness the power of our imaginations. Students will learn foundational handbuilding skills, sculptural techniques, and a variety of surface treatments & decorations. Students will create one of a kind ceramic sculptures that can be functional or decorative. Projects may include sculptural vessels, animal sculpture and figure sculpture. Students are welcome and encouraged to bring their own project ideas to class. This class is appropriate for a range of skill levels, from beginner to advanced. Whether you are

    $250

  • Gentle Sunset Yoga

    ChesLen Preserve, 1199 Cannery Road, Coatesville, PA, 19320, United States

    Whether you’re seeking ease, grounding, or a glimpse of a gorgeous sunset, join yoga instructor Jen Gervasi this spring at ChesLen Preserve for a gentle, sunset yoga series. Together, we’ll restore the nervous system, deepen our connection to the land, and let the natural world support our healing and renewal. Please bring a mat or beach towel, water if desired, and any props you may like to use. You are welcome to arrive early and settle in or linger a little longer.

  • The Power of Participation: Showing Up for Ourselves And Our Communities

    10 Doyle St 10 Doyle Street, Doylestown, PA, United States

    A panel discussion hosted by the Bucks County Beacon and Doylestown Action League, led by moderator Connor O'Hanlon.Hosted by the Bucks County Beacon and Doylestown Action League, this community conversation brings together a powerhouse panel of leaders who’ve turned civic engagement, advocacy, and public service into their life’s work. If you’ve ever wondered how to get involved, where to start, or how ordinary people create extraordinary change, this event is for you!Guided by moderator Connor O'Hanlon—CPA, Doylestown Borough Councilman, author, and champion of local leadership—our panelists will dig into what participation really looks like, why it matters, and how we

  • The Klezmatics We Were Made For These Times “40th Anniversary Tour”

    City Winery Philadelphia 990 Filbert St, Philadelphia, United States

    City Winery Philadelphia presents The Klezmatics We Were Made For These Times "40th Anniversary Tour" live on June 2nd at 7:30pm. Dine At Your Show 🍽️ We provide food and beverage service directly to your table in the venue. Or, for an expanded menu and more relaxed experience, arrive early and enjoy a meal in our restaurant before the show. When dining in the restaurant, reservations are encouraged and can be made via Resy starting one month before the show. View Our Concert Dining Menu. Wine At Your Table Reserve your preferred wine by filling out this form and have

    $42.00

  • Little Explorers: Summer Flowers!

    Bartram’s Garden Courtyard, Coach House and Barn 5400 Lindbergh Blvd., Philadelphia, United States

    Let’s see what’s blooming in the Garden!   ABOUT LITTLE EXPLORERS: Every first and third Wednesday of the month, March through November, 10-11:30am. Join us for exploration, a garden walk, and stories! Please feel free to bring a snack. Designed for toddlers and preschoolers, ages 2-4. One adult chaperone is required for every two children. For more information, email Leslie Gale, lgale@bartramsgarden.org.  

  • Jesse Krimes: Elegy Quilts

    Jesse Krimes: Elegy Quilts
    The Fabric Workshop and Museum 1214 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    This new exhibition at The Fabric Workshop and Museum features selections from Jesse Krimes’s “Elegy Quilt” series (2020–present), a body of work that renders the personal effects of the U.S. carceral system through portraits of domestic spaces. Using donated textiles and American quilting traditions, Krimes creates intricately patterned quilts that meditate on memory, loss, alienation, comfort, and resilience.

    Free

  • Future/Past/Present

    Future/Past/Present
    InLiquid Gallery in the Crane Building 1400 North American, Suit 108, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    This multi-media exhibition features seven InLiquid Artist Members making work about the United States’ past, present, and future. Using photos, sculpture, painting, and other mediums, these artists bring various cultural phenomena to coexist on a single plane. Through this exhibition, we’re reminded that the American political landscape is intersectional and extends beyond our immediate line of sight, our present. As we celebrate the United States’ 250th Anniversary, we take this time to reflect on how we’ve evolved as a nation and who we might dream of becoming.

    Free

  • Free Fishing

    Bartram’s Garden Community Boathouse 5400 Lindbergh Blvd., Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Wednesdays and Thursdays are for fishing! All ages are welcome, no experience is necessary. Free rods, tackle, bait, and basic instruction for catch-and-release fishing on a first-come, first-served basis, while supplies last. Catch and release only. No fishing license or pre-registration is required. Program runs weekly on Wednesdays and Thursdays from May 6—August 27 and may be canceled in the event of inclement weather or unsafe river conditions.

  • Meet the Maker Series: Transcendent Musings – Reception

    Transcendent Musings features two InLiquid Artist Members, Steven Alles and Ernesto Beckford, as a part of Hyatt Centric’s Meet the Maker Series’ Pride Month highlight. This exhibition showcases artists who have found their identity through exploration and self-invention. Through bright colors and portraiture, Steven and Ernesto show what it means to be visibly and proudly queer.

    Free – $10

  • UnOrthodox Yoga at BORSKI PARK – All Ages!

    Robert A. Borski, Jr. Park 3150 Orthodox Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    UnOrthodox Yoga has landed at it's final location at Borski Park. All ages, gentle flow class led by local instructor, Violet Vines.

  • Reception for At Its Root and Charm Offensive @ Reilly Memorial

    Artist Studio, Lower Level of Towne Center Park Towne Place 2200 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia PA, 19130 Artist Studio, Lower Level of Towne Center Park Towne Place 2200 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia PA, 19130, Philidelphia, United States

    Please join us at the Opening Reception on Wednesday, June 3, from 6 – 8 p.m. at Philadelphia’s historic Park Towne Place Apartment Homes. This event will feature a tour of each gallery and insights from the participating artists, starting at the North Tower. Hors d’oeuvres will be provided by AVANA.

    Free